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Mercedes-Benz 210

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc

T274 SBLMOT history

T274 SBL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 210 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 59,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,974 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
210
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 SBL was last recorded at 59,974 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,754 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,220 miles
Average per year
1,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,974 miles
  • 2025 – 58,754 miles
  • 2024 – 57,838 miles
  • 2023 – 57,668 miles
  • 2022 – 57,436 miles
  • 2021 – 56,947 miles
  • 2020 – 56,789 miles
  • 2019 – 54,416 miles
  • 2018 – 53,389 miles
  • 2017 – 52,816 miles
  • 2016 – 50,949 miles
  • 2015 – 49,953 miles
  • 2014 – 49,702 miles
  • 2013 – 49,429 miles
  • 2012 – 47,896 miles
  • 2011 – 44,600 miles
  • 2010 – 41,484 miles
  • 2009 – 36,949 miles
  • 2008 – 33,308 miles
  • 2007 – 30,110 miles
  • 2006 – 28,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,974 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom of driver door corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Covers and Shields fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear diff seal damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,974 miles (+1,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    875206771379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom of driver door corroded

  2. Pass58,754 miles (+916)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    635035854999
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,838 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    387049084694
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock Pivot Slight Play

  4. Fail57,838 miles (+170)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    366444017252
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock Pivot Slight Play

  5. Pass57,668 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,668 miles
    Test number
    559713455569
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail57,633 miles (+197)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    983706730227
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass57,436 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    247978931293
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal damp
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

  8. Fail57,419 miles (+472)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    517762122168
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

  9. Pass56,947 miles (+158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    818059035737
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,789 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    648301607308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,416 miles (+1,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    814446750706
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass53,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    112532048167
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail53,389 miles (+573)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    976703649041
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass52,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    351754874877
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

  15. Fail52,816 miles (+1,867)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    678499265213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

  16. Pass50,949 miles (+996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,949 miles
    Test number
    428707729682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryLight rust on all discs
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass49,953 miles (+251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,953 miles
    Test number
    187068065010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,702 miles (+21)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    458400974094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail49,681 miles (+252)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    575956964071
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail49,429 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    465966853002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass49,429 miles (+1,533)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    768936253063
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass47,896 miles (+3,296)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,896 miles
    Test number
    806602162003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs slightly pitted

  23. Pass44,600 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,600 miles
    Test number
    307226661034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,484 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,484 miles
    Test number
    104725750021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,949 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,949 miles
    Test number
    253753369065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,308 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,308 miles
    Test number
    174130468468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,110 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    184567767410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,104 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    330866667023
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Fail30,103 miles (+1,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    211696967030
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  30. Pass28,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,196 miles
    Test number
    130784676002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 SBL

Does T274 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 SBL is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T274 SBL?
The MOT on T274 SBL is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 SBL done?
T274 SBL was recorded at 59,974 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
Has T274 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 SBL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T274 SBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T274 SBL find?
T274 SBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front bottom of driver door corroded.

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